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Artist: Bembeya Jazz
Album: Bembeya
Genre: African Pop, Afro-Cuban
Label: Harmonia Mundi
Released: 2003

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Track List

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1. Bembeya
2. Sanfaran
3. Sabou
4. Gbapie
5. Lefa
6. A Koukou we
7. Yelema Yelemaso
8. Soli au Wassoulou

Album Reviews

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Bembeya formed at a time and place when Afro-Cuban music resonated and possibly became the bridge between traditional music and modern instrumentation. This is their first recording in 14 years.

— CalabashMusic.com


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